The Parent's Guide

Be prepared. Be informed. Be there for your teen.

27 bite-sized video lessons to help you support your teen's mental health. 2-3 minutes each.

Module 1: Why This Matters
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Why This Matters

"1 in 5 teens struggles with mental health - and parents are the first line of defense."

Module 2: The Teen Brain Explained
2:45 Track 1
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The Teen Brain Explained

"Their brain is under construction - and that explains a lot."

Module 3: Why Today Is Different
2:30 Track 1
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Why Today Is Different

"Our teens face pressures we never did at their age."

Module 4: The Power of Early Intervention
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The Power of Early Intervention

"When we catch it early, outcomes improve dramatically."

Module 5: You Don't Need to Be a Therapist
2:00 Track 1
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You Don't Need to Be a Therapist

"Your job is to notice, connect, and get help - not to fix everything."

Module 6: Normal vs. Concerning
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Normal vs. Concerning

"It's not about one bad day - it's about patterns that persist."

Module 7: The Withdrawal Warning
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The Withdrawal Warning

"When they pull away from everything they loved, pay attention."

Module 8: Changes You Can See
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Changes You Can See

"Sleep, appetite, grades, hygiene - the visible signs."

Module 9: What They Say (And Don't Say)
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What They Say (And Don't Say)Enhanced

"Listen for hopelessness, burden language, and indirect goodbyes."

Module 10: Self-Harm: What Parents Need to Know
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Self-Harm: What Parents Need to Know

"Self-harm is a coping mechanism, not always a suicide attempt - but it always needs attention."

Module 11: Trusting Your Gut
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Trusting Your GutEnhanced

"If something feels wrong, it probably is. Trust yourself."

Module 12: The Anxiety Epidemic
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The Anxiety Epidemic

"Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in teens - and it's treatable."

Module 13: When Perfectionism Turns Dangerous
2:30 Track 3
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When Perfectionism Turns Dangerous

"The 'perfect' kid might be the one struggling most."

Module 14: The Algorithm & The Gamer
3:00 Track 3
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The Algorithm & The GamerEnhanced

"It's not just Instagram - gaming, Discord, and sextortion are part of the picture."

Module 15: Academic Pressure and Breaking Points
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Academic Pressure and Breaking Points

"Success means nothing if they're not okay."

Module 16: The Fentanyl Shift
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The Fentanyl ShiftEnhanced

"Today's danger isn't addiction - it's poisoning from a single pill."

Module 17: The Car Conversation
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The Car Conversation

"Side by side, no eye contact - that's when they open up."

Module 18: Stop Fixing, Start Listening
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Stop Fixing, Start Listening

"Sometimes they don't want solutions - they want to be heard."

Module 19: Validation: The Superpower
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Validation: The Superpower

"'That sounds really hard' is more powerful than 'You'll be fine.'"

Module 20: Managing Your Own Reaction
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Managing Your Own ReactionEnhanced

"You can't calm them down if you're not calm yourself."

Module 21: Keeping the Door Open
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Keeping the Door Open

"One bad conversation doesn't close the door forever."

Module 22: The Suicide Question
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The Suicide Question

"Asking about suicide doesn't plant the idea - it opens the door."

Module 23: Safety Planning
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Safety PlanningEnhanced

"A safety plan is a lifeline you create together before crisis hits."

Module 24: What to Do Right Now
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What to Do Right NowEnhanced

"STAY -> SAFE -> CALL. In that order."

Module 25: Finding Professional Help
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Finding Professional Help

"You don't have to navigate this alone - help exists."

Module 26: The Return Home
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The Return HomeNew

"The week after discharge is the highest-risk period. Be ready."

Module 27: This Is Not Your Fault
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This Is Not Your Fault

"You didn't cause this. And you're doing the right thing by learning."